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Tag Archives: retail

Meet Our Clients: Jenny Lemons

San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Katie TaylorNovember 8, 2018

Owned by Jennie Lennick, Jenny Lemons is a retail store, working studio, and workshop space in San Francisco’s Mission District.  Jenny Lemons sells their own clothing line made of hand…

Meet our clients: Secession Art & Design

Main Street Launch News, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Katie TaylorNovember 1, 2018

Secession Art & Design opened their Mission Bernal location in August 2007 and has since grown to represent over 70 independent artists and designers.  Their retail location is a gallery,…

Women Mean Business: Revitalizing Retail

By Katie TaylorOctober 26, 2018

Renaissance SoMa’s monthly women’s networking event. Hear from inspirational speakers and panelists and participate in structured networking activities while enjoying snacks and drinks! We strive to help local business women…

VISUAL MERCHANDISING AND MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR RETAIL OPERATION

By Katie TaylorOctober 12, 2018

Visual merchandising encompasses the way that you present product to grab the customer’s attention. Strategies to create effective visual marketing displays can help you maximize the impact of your retail…

Meet Our Clients: Wholesome Bakery

Main Street Launch News, San FranciscoBy Katie TaylorSeptember 27, 2018

Wholesome Bakery is an organic, sustainable bakery offering delicious options to serve nearly every dietary restriction: gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, trans fat-free, low glycemic, and more!  Their ingredients are thoughtfully…

RETAIL WEBINAR SERIES: VISUAL MERCHANDIZING & MARKETING STRATEGIES

By Katie TaylorAugust 31, 2018

Visual merchandising encompasses the way that you present product to grab the customer’s attention. Strategies to create effective visual marketing displays can help you maximize the impact of your retail…

Meet Out Clients: Black Jet Baking Co.

Main Street Launch News, San FranciscoBy Katie TaylorAugust 29, 2018

Owned by Gillian Shaw Lundgren, Black Jet Baking Co. is a family-owned, neighborhood wholesale and retail bakery in Bernal Heights.  They specialize in classic American-style desserts and are now offering…

Meet our clients: Threadz Culture + Fashion

Borrower News, Main Street Launch News, OaklandBy Katie TaylorJune 14, 2018

In 2017 Chris and Maurion joined Main Street Launch’s Entrepreneur in Residence program to grow their knowledge and expertise on the business part of their business.   “We jumped in…

How to Capitalize on Small Business Saturday

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Katie TaylorMay 10, 2018

This post was written by Steve Nicastro and originally appeared on NerdWallet on November 13, 2017.  It is shared here with permission. Small Business Saturday has become a boon for…

Retail Basics – a Seminar for Online and Brick & Mortar Retailers (Oakland)

By Katie TaylorJanuary 27, 2018

This seminar is an interactive program tailored to answer your collective questions pertaining to online, brick & mortar, and other retail-oriented selling. The seminar will focus on subjects important to…

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